Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - April 16, IN PERSON in DC

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

GWU University Student Center Continental Ballroom | Washington

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Publisher/HostCONNECTpreneur
Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - April 16, IN PERSON in DC
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Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - Washington, DC
April 16, 2026 - IN PERSON

"The Best Networking Event in the MidAtlantic."
About this Event

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum
Washington DC - IN PERSON
April 16, 2025


CONNECTpreneur Forums are bi-monthly in person networking mashups, which have been attended by over 35,000 business leaders over the past 14 years.

Space is very limited at this venue, and this will another Sold Out in person event, so there will be no on-site registration.

All attendees must be pre-registered.



Program Highlights:

- We are capping attendance at 180+ business leaders, including 75+ angels and private investors, family offices, etc.

- Showcase of Emerging tech companies: A dedicated session for companies to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and innovations to a captivated audience of investors and industry experts.

- Heavy networking before, during, and after the event


Beverages and light fare will be provided.


Special Guests and Speakers:

TIEN WONG, Founder and Host, CONNECTpreneur; CEO, Opus8, Inc.

RICHIE BRANDENBURG, CEO, Unfold Hospitality

NINA ALBERT, Deputy Mayor, Government of the District of Columbia

BRIAN COBLITZ, Executive Director, Technology Commercialization Office, GWU

TASHA CORNISH, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association, Inc.

GUC OZENCI, Managing Director - DC, Founder Institute

GEORGE THOMAS, CEO, ConnectedDMV

DARIUS CLAIR, Director of Programs, DC Startup & Tech Week


Companies will be introduced by:

SARA CLASPER, Associate Attorney, NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers



EVENT PARTNERS

Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

DMPED - Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, District of Columbia

GWU Technology Commercialization Office

GWU Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers

BuzzyRocket

Montgomery County Economic Development Corp.

NFP

Tishman Speyer

Northern Virginia Technology Council

Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services

Startup Grind

Cybersecurity Association

Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)

Keiretsu Forum

Dingman Center Angels

MIT Alumni Angels

Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative

Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founder Institute

Annual Wharton DC Summit

Enterprise Transformation Solutions

Ryan & Wetmore



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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
REGISTRATION / NETWORKING
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
WELCOME REMARKS
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM
COMPANY SHOWCASE / ROCKET PITCH
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NETWORKING
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

GWU University Student Center Continental Ballroom, 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States

Tickets

USD 78.83 to USD 3299.56

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